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Iron Mink Wagon converted into a salvage van, c. 1940
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Iron Mink Wagon converted into a salvage van, c. 1940
This special salvage van was converted from an iron mink wagon. It was used to collect scrap from principal stations on the GWRs network and deliver it to a number of the Companys Stores Department depots for re-sorting. The van was fitted out with four separate bins for specific types of material and was coloured bright blue with bright white lettering
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 19938945
Wagon World War 2 Mink Salvage
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This print showcases an extraordinary piece of history - the Iron Mink Wagon converted into a salvage van during the 1940s. Originally designed as a wagon to transport minks, this unique vehicle was repurposed for a crucial role in World War II. Serving on the GWR's network, it played a vital part in collecting scrap materials from various principal stations and delivering them to the Company's Stores Department depots for re-sorting. What sets this salvage van apart is its ingenious design. Equipped with four separate bins, each designated for specific types of material, it efficiently sorted and transported valuable resources needed during wartime production efforts. Its striking appearance also deserves mention; painted in bright blue with bold white lettering, this eye-catching color scheme made it easily recognizable amidst bustling railway operations. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the immense importance placed on salvaging materials during times of conflict. This remarkable conversion exemplifies resourcefulness and adaptability at its finest. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to make every effort count towards supporting war efforts. Preserved within the STEAM Museum of the GWR, this print allows us to appreciate not only its historical significance but also admire how even seemingly ordinary objects can be transformed into extraordinary tools when necessity calls.
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